Mint Editions The United States Constitution & Bill of Rights Paperback Book Mint Editions Multicolor

The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (1787-1789) is a foundational document of American democracy.Written by delegates attending the Constitutional Convention, a gathering intended to revise the system of government established under the Articles of Confederation, The Constitution of the United States was ratified in 1788 before becoming effecting in 1789.Nearly two and a half centuries old, it is the oldest continually enforced national constitution in the world.The United States Bill of Rights, containing the first ten amendments to the Constitution, was ratified in 1791, codifying into law the essential individual rights and freedoms of Americans, setting limitations on government power, and diverting powers not specifically granted to Congress to the states and citizens. “We the People.” Beginning with these words affirming the democratic aspirations of the nation, The Constitution of the United States defines the foundational organization and function of the federal g